This semi-soft sheep's milk cheese is handmade in the French Pyrenees. The Pyrenees Mountain range, a natural border that divides France and Spain, is populated by the Basques, a people who have their own customs and language. Although the Basques live on both sides of the border, they produce this cheese on the French side. Amidst the breathtaking, rolling mountains of the Pyrenees, vast pastures stretch as far as the eye can see, providing fertile grazing for milk-producing sheep. P'tit Basque, made from pure sheep's milk, has a slightly oily texture and an earthy, nutty flavor. It comes to us in a whole, uncut cylinder, offering a beautiful presentation as well as a lovely taste.

We loved the P'tit Basque, but the piece we were sent had rind on 3 sides giving us much less cheese than we should have had. The bottom rind should have been cut off.

By Billyfrom So. Calif.on Sep 02, 2013

Excellent! Great packaging & fast service!

Purchased for a "sit-down" wine tasting,
with (2) other IGOURMET.COM cheeses.
Highest quality available in USA!

By ZANNfrom Nantucket MAon Dec 29, 2012

My order of cheese & such, Totally made our Christmas!

I took a chance,,I ordered blindly, and was totally surprised. The family and I were in cheese Heaven. The bacon went faster than expected, and the ginger cookies, well, the best. THANKS SO MUCH, igourmet is now on my list of to haves.

By Earth Motherfrom Pittsburgh, PAon Apr 28, 2012

Love it

This tastes like a super Swiss, but earthier and smoother. It is luscious, but not too creamy. I like it room temperature with wholegrain peasant bread or good French/Italian bread.

By Mary Rfrom New Yorkon Apr 16, 2011

Most Enjoyable

Very nice cheese; this was my first try of P'tit Basque. Will be buying again!

By 2acregardenfrom SDon Apr 09, 2011

Not Bad....

It is probably just our personal taste, but this cheese has a more pungent, "goaty" taste that some sheep's milk cheeses. The rind got sticky feeling and smelly after 2 days in the refrigerator. This was not our favorite, but still not terrible. We really enjoyed it fresh out of the package.

By Joyce Wilkinsfrom Nevadaon Mar 11, 2011

P'tit Basque

We absolutely love this cheese, there just is never enough.

By Whipchopfrom Streamwood, ILon Nov 27, 2010

Simply delicious!

A mild, drier cheese that will surely please most palates. Delicate flavor,easily pairs with most wines.

By No-Nicksfrom Fairbankson Mar 28, 2010

One of our favorites

Since the first time we tasted it in France, I've included it in just about every order, at least when it was in stock.